Overview
Michael Krebs specialises in residential housing, personal injury, and general common law. With over 25 years at the Bar, he is a highly experienced advocate, having appeared in courts across the country up to Court of Appeal level. Known for his relaxed yet effective advocacy style and skill in cross-examination, Michael is especially adept at building rapport with judges and parties alike. He also has a niche practice in Japanese knotweed litigation and is an accredited mediator.
Key Practice Areas
• Residential Housing
• Personal Injury
• Common Law
• Mediation
Notable Cases & Experience
- Molodi v Cambridge Vibration (2016)
- Niven v LMH (2010) – Known as “Liverpool’s worst antisocial behaviour neighbour” (national press coverage)
- Woodward v Bennell and Crewe Alexandra (2004) – Historic whistleblower case linked to the football sex abuse scandal
- Riaz v Fowler and MIB (2009) – Court of Appeal
Qualifications & Memberships
• Called to the Bar: 1999
• Member, Gray’s Inn
• Member, Royal Society of Mediators
• Member, ADR-ODR International
Additional Background
Michael’s background spans a broad range of civil litigation including RTA, credit hire, industrial disease, clinical negligence, and antisocial behaviour litigation. He now primarily represents tenants in landlord and tenant disputes, while also accepting instructions from landlords.
Teaching & Publications
Michael regularly delivers in-house training and has lectured for the Liverpool Law Society on various topics. He has also published extensively in the legal press, including the Law Society Gazette.
Community
Michael is a foundation governor at his children’s primary school.
- Gary Saunders, SolicitorI have instructed Michael for a number of years on a variety of cases. This is not just because of the excellent and knowledgeable advice, but the approachable way in which this is provided. Michael has consistently demonstrated his admirable skills in drafting and advocacy in cases we have worked on together to great success for our clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Michael to any fellow professionals.
